Beit el-Wali

February 10, 2003.Reading time 1 minute.

Also on the same island as the relocated temple of Kalabsha is the tiny temple of Beit el-Wali, “The House of the Governor”. It, too, was relocated by UNESCO efforts

Kiosk of Trajan

February 10, 2003.Reading time 2 minutes.

Perhaps my favorite monument, I just love the columns – this small temple kiosk was built in 167 CE and remains remarkably well preserved.

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Aswan

February 10, 2003.Reading time 4 minutes.

In ancient Egypt, Aswan usually marked the southern boundary of the Egyptian state. Today, it is the largest southern city, and lies on the narrowest part of the Nile valley. Aswan is a particularly Nubian city, with colorful houses and a different language.

Agha Khan Mausoleum

February 11, 2003.Reading time 1 minute.

The west bank of the nile near Aswan is mostly a huge embankment. Just uphill and visible from the water is the Mausoleum of Agha Khan – a walled estate on a barren hillside.

Tomb of Sarenput

February 11, 2003.Reading time 1 minute.

One of the largest tombs on the hillside, with squared columns and much-destroyed carvings and paintings

Tomb of Sabni

February 11, 2003.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Sabni was a son of Mekhu, an overseer during the 6th century. His tomb is accessed through his father’s.

Tomb of Mekhu

February 11, 2003.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Mekhu was the chief overseer in Upper Egypt in the 6th Dynasty. He was killed while away from Aswan and his son Sabni mounted a huge expidition to return him to his home for burial